4-HOUR SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD USER AND REFRESHER COURSE​

As per Local Law 52 of 2005, this course is required for workers using supported scaffolds on construction sites in New York City.  During this 4-hour course, students will focus on OSHA and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) policies, procedures and standards as well as general safety and health principles. This course covers the basic elements of supported scaffold safety and introduces students to the nature of supported scaffold hazards. This course emphasizes the role of the scaffold user in accident prevention, which includes scaffold inspections, recognizing hazards, and responding to emergencies. This course is designed for a diverse population of professions who use supported scaffolds in NYC, such as construction workers, safety inspectors, safety managers, engineers and architects. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate picture ID card that will be valid for 4 years.